Longmoor Easter Training Camp: 10th–17th April 2010
Cadets from Towcester took part in a week long training camp at Longmoor on the 10th to 17th April. The camp included a range of activities with everything from first aid to fieldcraft.
Sunday the 10th
Everyone found their own way to the meeting point in Halton before starting the coach journey to Longmoor. Once at Longmoor, kit was organised and after a quick meal and initial briefing, cadets were sent to the block and unpacking began in preparation for the next morning.
Monday the 11th
After an early start at 6:00 and breakfast at 7:00, another briefing was given and cadets were organised into groups depending on what activities they were to do for that day. No.8 live firing took place for those with current WHTs while tests and training took place for those who did not. L98 A2 training also took place on this day.
Tuesday the 12th
With training completed on both weapons, more live firing took place.
Wednesday to Friday Morning
Various activities took place on these days as cadets were split into their flights and sections for the rest of the week. The activities included; navigation, marksmanship, kit preparation, assault course, models, fieldcraft, teamwork and drill.
Friday to Saturday
The remaining time on the camp was focused on the 24 hour exercise which took place in the training area and made use of all he skills that had been learnt throughout the week. It began with a long patrol to the harbour area after the briefing. Once the harbour area was set up, some more training was given on how to carry out patrols before both flights were tasked with retrieving the ration packs. That night and the next morning involved a series of patrols and objectives for sections such as reconnaissance, vehicle checkpoints which required skills such as first aid, radio and teamwork. Lunch on the Saturday was provided in the mess and cadets then returned to the blocks to shower, pack and clean the block ready to leave.
Sunday the 17th
Once all kit was returned and everyone was debriefed, cadets were free to leave and the coach departed at 10:30 after a rewarding and enjoyable camp.